What is a commission?

When an issue is cross-cutting and falls outside the area of a specific scrutiny committee, the scrutiny chairs may decide to set up a scrutiny commission. The membership of the commission will include elected members, expert advisors and also co-opted members, chosen for their expertise or interest in the issue.

A scrutiny committee will carry out a time limited piece of scrutiny, making recommendations to cabinet and/or other organisations involved, based on its findings.

The commission would make arrangements for monitoring how its recommendations are put into practise and may regroup as and when required.

If you require any further information email scrutiny.support@salford.gov.uk.

This page was last updated on 3 October 2009